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adjective

Definition of rumplednext
as in messy
lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness a rumpled room that suited its teenage occupant just fine

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rumpled

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verb

past tense of rumple
1
as in crumpled
to create (as by crushing) an irregular mass of creases in the guest rumpled the antique bedspread by lying down on it

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2
as in furrowed
to develop creases or folds the linen skirt rumpled as soon as she started wearing it

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3
as in disrupted
to undo the proper order or arrangement of the aunt would invariably rumple the little boy's hair whenever she came to visit

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rumpled
  1. messy
  2. crumpled
  3. disrupted
  4. chaotic
  5. wrinkled
  6. confused
  7. shuffled
  8. disturbed
Adjective
  • Think: Date nights, birthdays, team outings — anyone looking for a creative outlet who doesn't mind getting a little messy.
    McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Entanglement gets messy To probe the inner structure of protons, scientists looked at high-energy particle collisions that have occurred in facilities like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of messy
Verb
  • The back half of the car is crumpled in on itself, the windows are shattered and the patrol car was physically turned off the road by the force of the crash.
    Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Video posted to the Citizen app showed a BART police vehicle smoking with its front end crumpled.
    John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumpled
Verb
  • Injuries, however, have disrupted Caruso’s plans.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Flights in late afternoon are more likely to be disrupted.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of disrupted
Adjective
  • Republican lawmakers called the chaotic exit one of the darkest moments of Biden's administration.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Streets pulse with music, laughter, and a packed calendar of events, creating an electric atmosphere that draws both locals and visitors into one joyous and chaotic rhythm.
    Joyce Onuorah, Essence, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of chaotic
Verb
  • Every plot point is wrinkled or changed in some fundamental way.
    Joe Lynch, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The vinyl decals, featuring salmon crying to get beyond the first of the dams, were wrinkled, the banner itself battle-scarred in places.
    Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of wrinkled
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of confused
Verb
  • Stop Scripting Development Employees need to grow into opportunities, not be shuffled into roles.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Analysts at Mizuho shuffled up its top picks in a note Monday.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of shuffled
Verb
  • Plants with vining stems or long tap roots can be difficult to transplant and other plants simply don’t like to have their roots disturbed after planting.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The relationship quickly unearthed something that disturbed him.
    Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of disturbed
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